Finished! Burl Maple SG

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Re: Burl Maple SG

Post by Andyjr1515 » Sat Oct 05, 2013 4:14 pm

You're all most kind...

Onto one of the scary bits today - putting the frets in. Seemed to go OK. I used a technique 'borrowed' from one of the other forums and tried out successfully on my acoustic: open the top of the slot slightly with a triangular needle file; thin bead of titebond on the tang; hammer one side; hammer the other side; hammer in the middle; finish off with a 12" radius block to ensure it's even.

Here it is in progress:

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and here it is this evening after trimming the ends:

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Should be able to flatten and crown the frets tomorrow :)

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Re: Burl Maple SG

Post by Andyjr1515 » Fri Oct 18, 2013 11:12 am

Hi

One or two of you may have already seen this on one of the other forums - if so, apols but I am so b****y excited :dance

Other than final fitting of the neck if my buyer wants it (presently similar to Vintage LP but, of course, he may want it slimmer) it's pretty much finished :D

I'm pleased with how its come out and how it sounds...AND IT BALANCES !

Here are some shots of the finished article:

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What a stupendously satisfying hobby this is :)
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Post by dofthesea » Fri Oct 18, 2013 12:40 pm

Beautiful is all I can say.
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Post by coopman » Fri Oct 18, 2013 1:08 pm

Andy - that looks great. Very nice job. Someday perhaps you can tell us about the electronics?
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Re: Finished! Burl Maple SG

Post by Michael S » Sat Oct 19, 2013 4:46 am

Yep it's a beauty. Impressive work! Thanks for the unorthodox neck through building technique tutorial.

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Post by DaveAnderson » Sat Oct 19, 2013 11:41 am

That is a very beautiful guitar Andy ! Great job!
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Post by Eben » Sat Oct 19, 2013 12:03 pm

Wow, sweet indeed!
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Post by JasonMoe » Sat Oct 19, 2013 9:35 pm

100 times juicier than any Gibson SG i've ever seen! Wow!
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